500-3 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING. Systematic and critical analysis of nursing related concepts, models, and theories as a basis for Advanced Nursing Practice.

501-3 STUDIES IN GENOMICS AND ETHICS. Exploration of genetics, genomics, and ethical knowledge relevant to the advanced nursing role. Prerequisite: admission to the program or permission of Assistant Dean for Graduate Program.

503-3 TEACHING PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. Provides health professionals with overview of basic teaching and learning principles for adult learners in the classroom, hospital or clinical setting. Emphasis on strategies for developing active learning and critical thinking skills. Graduate students in non-teaching specialties, hospital educators or preceptors would benefit from this course. Prerequisite: BS or BA required. Additional consent required from Adviser.

504-3 RESEARCH IN ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE. Analyze, evaluate and synthesize health-related research and evidence-based practice reviews for the improvement of nursing practice. Prerequisite or Co-requisites: NURS 500, PAPA 412, PAPA 420, or approval of Assistant Dean for the graduate program.

510-3 HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS. Critical elements of healthcare informatics for advanced nursing practice including searching, managing, and evaluating data, analyzing information systems, and integrating technology into practice. Prerequisite: admission to the program or permission of Assistant Dean for Graduate Program.

511-3 SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES IN AN INFORMATION AGE. Explores social, ethical and legal issues related to searching, storing and using health care information and the ethical and legal formation of informatics professionals. Prerequisite: Admission into the Healthcare Informatics Program.

512-3 MANAGING QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE. Examination of processes and integration of concepts used to measure and improve the quality and effectiveness of health care. Examination and analysis of research statistics. Prerequisites: NURS 510, CMIS 535, MGMT 551 or course faculty approval.

513-3-4 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICUM. Advanced health assessment knowledge and skills with emphasis on the development of a foundation from which assessment data can be used for future clinical decision-making. Prerequisites or Co-requisite: NURS 515 and NURS 516 or approval of the Assistant Dean for the graduate program.

515-4 ADVANCED HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. Examine the genetic and developmental influences on pathological processes. Differentiate the pathophysiological processes and manifestations in culturally diverse patients. Analyze current evidence-based knowledge regarding physiological adaptation. Prerequisite or Co-requisites: NURS 514 or approval of the Assistant Dean for the graduate program and adviser consent

516-3 PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of multiple drug categories. Emphasis on drug interactions within the context of pathophysiology processes, age, developmental state, and ethnicity. Prerequisite or Co-requisites: NURS 515 or approval of the Assistant Dean for the graduate program.

517-3 APPLICATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE. The application of epidemiologic principles, methods, and research to issues in advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: PAPA 412 and PAPA 420 or approval of the Assistant Dean for graduate program.

520-3 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND INTERPRETATION, AND PROCEDURES FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS. Select and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and perform interventions based on the health care needs of patients across the lifespan. Prerequisite: admission to the Family Nurse Practitioner specialization.

555-3 TOPICS IN HEALTH CARE. Special health-related topics not covered in regular course offerings. Content varies, depending on student interest and availability of faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours provided no topic is repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

563-3 PHARMACOLOGY RELATED TO ANESTHESIA. Pharmacological properties and therapeutic and clinical uses of anesthesia drugs and their interactions with other common therapeutic agents. Prerequisite: NURS 516.

564-3 CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS APPLIED TO ANESTHESIA. Integrate knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics principles into anesthesia practice. Prerequisites: admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Specialization and completion of undergraduate courses in organic/biochemistry and physics.

573-3 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PRACTICUM. Management of the health of women across the lifespan including family support and adjustment through the maturational process of the expanding family. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NURS 571 and NURS 572 or approval of Assistant Dean for the Graduate Program.

576-3 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF THE PEDIATRIC CLIENT AND PRACTICUM. Assessment and management of health for neonates, infants, and children with emphasis on growth and development and family dynamics from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisites: NURS 571 and NURS 572 or approval of Assistant Dean for the Graduate Program .

580-3 TEACHING AND LEARNING THEORY, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIALIZATION FOR NURSE EDUCATORS. Overview of classic and contemporary teaching and learning philosophies, theories, technologies and research as it relates to the development and socialization of nurse educators. Prerequisites: admission to the nurse educator specialization; consent of assistant dean of graduate program.

581-3 CURRICULUM THEORY, DESIGN, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION. Essential components of nursing curriculum theory, design and program evaluation will be examined. External and Internal influences and barriers on curriculum will be included. Prerequisite: NURS 500. .

582-4 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION FOR NURSING EDUCATION. Explores innovative instructional design strategies, outcomes, evidence based assessment and evaluation tools in relation to classroom competence and clinical achievement which includes diverse population needs, the use of standardized examinations and written and oral exams. Prerequisites: NURS 504 and NURS 581.

585-3 SYNTHESIS FOR TEACHING IN THE NURSE EDUCATOR ROLE: SEMINAR & PRACTICUM. In this course, the graduate student integrates evidence-based practice into the role of the specialty nurse educator. Included 90 hours of practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 581, NURS 582 and NURS 586. Additional consent required from Adviser.

591-3 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HEALTH CARE & NURSING ADMINISTRATION. Integration and application of knowledge about management process and systems to the role of nurse leaders in a variety of health care situations; includes 90 practicum hours. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 590.

594-4 SYNTHESIS OF HEALTH CARE AND NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND PRACTICUM. Examination of selected current topics in of health care and nursing administration and the role of the nurse administrator. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 590, NURS 591, NURS 592, and NURS 593.

596b-1 CAPSTONE II. The student will develop the requirements for the design project including detailed analysis of the existing system and logical systems design for the proposed system. Prerequisite: NURS 596a or CMIS 596a or CS 596a.

598-1 to 3 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Guided study in nursing topics; organized to meet objectives of individuals or small groups of graduate students in a particular area of interest. Total earned hours may not exceed 3. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

600-3 THEORY GUIDED PRACTICE. Explores use of models and theories in health care practice with focus on developing a framework for implementing and evaluating a theory guided project. Prerequisite: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing.

601-3 STUDIES IN GENMICS AND ETHICS. Focus on critical elements of healthcare for advancing nursing practice including searching, managing, and evaluating data, analyzing information systems, and integrating technology into practice. Prerequisite: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing.

604-3 EVALUATING EVIDENCE FOR IMPROVING PRACTICE AND HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES. Translate scientific and clinical evidence for application into practice to improve healthcare outcomes. Prerequisites: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing; N600, N,617, N620.

605-3 HEALTH POLICY AND FINANCE FOR ADVANCED NURSING LEADERSHIP. Explores finance and economics as they apply to health care and nursing leadership. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate/DNP program or graduate status with approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing.

617-3 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PRACTICE. Analyze and interpret epidemiologic data and synthesize and translate research for advanced nursing practice with individuals and populations. Prerequisites: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing; N 600, N620.

620-3 HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS. Critical elements of healthcare informatics for advancing nursing practice including searching, managing, and evaluating data, analyzing information systems, and integrating technology into practice. Prerequisite: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing.

691-3 ORANIZATIONAL AND SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE. Exploration and analysis of critical skills and knowledge related to leadership and health policy for nurses in advanced roles and global settings. Prerequisite: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing.

695a-1 HEALTH CARE INNOVATIONS SEMINAR. Exploration of innovative initiatives through interaction with healthcare leaders. Prerequisites: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing; completion of or current enrollment in N600 and N620.

695c-8 DOCTORAL PROJECT. Implement project proposals to improve patient safety, access, cost-effectiveness, and quality of care within health care systems. Prerequisite: admission to the DNP program or approval by assistant dean, graduate program in nursing; N695a.

697a-1 DOCTORAL PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. Focuses on identification and refinement of the final doctoral project topic and theoretical frameworks, based on a comprehensive literature review. Prerequisite: NURS 695a.

697d-1 DOCTORAL PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. Focuses on completion of final doctoral project implementation, with emphasis on data analysis and development of recommendations. Prerequisite: NURS 697c.